Yasukuni Shrine - Shrine
A controversial Shinto shrine honoring Japan’s war dead
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Country | Japan |
City | Tokyo |
Category | Shrine |
Group | Cultural and Historical Travel |
Name | Yasukuni Shrine |
Title | A controversial Shinto shrine honoring Japan’s war dead |
Rating | 4.4/5 |
Address | 3 Chome-1-1 Kudankita, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 102-8246 |
Duration | 1-2 hours |
Cost/Fee | Free |
Operation Hours | 06:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Transportation | Train, Bus |
Known For | War memorials, torii gates, historical museum |
Other Info. | Photography allowed (restricted) |
Best Time To Visit | Morning |
Tours | No |
Description | Yasukuni Shrine honors the spirits of Japan’s war dead and offers visitors insight into its military history, although it remains a subject of political controversy. |